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… 10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis Blog Lung transplant … most people who receive the diagnosis don’t have a family history of cystic fibrosis. As a result, parents are … allowing your child to see both providers during one visit. 6. Treatments for CF have improved dramatically in …

… a learning disability? Here’s what you can do Blog COVID-19 I did not have an easy start in school. In first grade, … I gritted my teeth, studied all the time and leaned on my family for support. It was hard work – it continues to be hard … ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or complete mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities do …

… excavatum. Invented and introduced by Dr. Donald Nuss in 1998 after a decade of doing his own research, the Nuss … Our patients can meet the entire team in one coordinated visit cutting down the number of commutes to the hospital. … needs shouldn’t be complicated. Whether you’re a local family or one of the many who travel to our center from out of …

… in his lower back. And that was before he had even turned 10. “He started complaining of back pain early,” says Tyler’s mother, … bulging discs or deterioration in his spine. Tyler tried visiting physical therapists and chiropractors — all the …

… Baylee's Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The initial diagnosis was simple: MRSA Staph Infection. At first, all it seemed 10-month-old Baylee needed was oral antibiotics and she’d be … Roberta Adams, MD, explained the best chance would come from a sibling match — specifically, Baylee’s …

… Celebrating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Blog COVID-19 Hematology Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders When baby Jacquie was born, … show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia …

… a bit of a daredevil, according to his parents, Erik and Emily. The preschooler loves roughhousing with his 6-year-old … treatment Three months before Theo’s birth in April 2018, Emily and Erik met with plastic surgeon Davinder Singh, … and palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and feeding is the biggest concern …

… Families first at Phoenix Children’s Blog Patient and Family … the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … symptoms. The family first came to Phoenix Children’s in 2011, when the newly established Neuromuscular Clinic became a …